PRE-WW2 GERMAN ARMY GEN LUDENDORFF 70TH B-DAY WITH BLOMBERG, FRITSCH PHOTO POSTCARD RPPC. PRE-WW2 GERMAN ARMY GENERAL ERICH LUDENDORFF 70TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AT THE CENTER WITH PICKLEHAUB, INCLUDING (ON HIS LEFT) GERMAN DEFENCE MINISTER GENERALOBERST WERNER VON BLOMBERG, AND (TO HIS RIGHT). COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE GERMAN ARMY GENERAL DER ARTILLERY. Erich Friedrich Wilhelm Ludendorff b. 1937 was a German general and politician. He achieved fame during WW1 for his central role in the German victories at Liège and Tannenberg in 1914. After his appointment as First Quartermaster General of the German General Staff in 1916, Ludendorff became Germany’s chief policymaker in a de facto military dictatorship until the country’s defeat in 1918. Later during the years of the Weimar Republic, Ally of the Freikorps he took. Part in the failed 1920 Kapp Putsch and the WW2 German Leader’s 1923 Beer Hall Putsch, thereby contributing significantly to the National Socialist’s rise to power. Ludendorff’s 70th birthday (1935): On April 9, 1935, General Erich Ludendorff was celebrated in Germany for his 70th birthday. It was a major national event, commanded by the German Fuhrer and was a way for the National Socialist Party’s regime to honor military greatness and rehabilitate Ludendorff’s image. At the event, Ludendorff delivered a controversial speech criticizing. And promoting a new pagan-like faith espoused by his wife. CAPTION IMPRINT ON THE REVERSE. The general’s 70th birthday. Ludendorff Publishing House, Munich 2 N. SHARP FOCUS WITH VERY FINE CONTRAST. THIS IS NOT A REPRODUCTION OR A COPY.
Kingdom of Afghanistan Medal for Campaign Against Konar State repurposed as a bride’s dress or hat centerpiece. It looks like the original suspension loop was removed and reused at top, and combined with a stone. Loop at top is sealed, not a split ring. It’s common to find coins and trinkets repurposed for brides but this is one of the few medals I saw repurposed. Must have made Grampa proud! I have no way of knowing what the stone is, Afghanistan is so full of semiprecious stones that GIs used to follow dump trucks of fill and then grab rough gems and tumble them back in their hooch.
Thank you for your interest. This is a set of seven large-format military group photographs, all believed to be related to the Independent Garrison 3rd Battalion stationed in Manchuria during the late Taisho to early Showa period (1920s-1930s). Several mounts include inscriptions such as. (Independent Garrison 3rd Battalion, Manchuria). Barracks and training grounds of units stationed in Manchuria. Large formation group photos of officers, NCOs, and enlisted men. Scenes that appear to show construction work, training, and ceremonial events. These photographs were reportedly commemorative prints distributed to soldiers who served in the unit, and examples of this size and completeness are seldom seen on the market today. During the late Taisho and early Showa years, Japan’s Kwantung Army expanded its influence across Manchuria, and many independent garrison units were deployed to secure railways, protect settlements, and maintain order. This period represents the rising tension that later developed into the Mukden Incident (1931) and the establishment of Manchukuo. For this reason, materials documenting small-unit structure, daily life, and on-site conditions in Manchuria hold strong research value for scholars of Japanese military history and Manchurian studies. The original mounts show age-related wear, but the photographs themselves retain excellent clarity and atmosphere typical of the period. Highly recommended for collectors and researchers of. Kwantung Army and garrison units. Pre-WW2 East Asian military studies. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
Vintage 1938 US Army JQMD Leather Satchel Bag Dispatch Map Case Brown Pre-WWII. Condition: Fair vintage condition with heavy wear from age and use. Scuffs, scratches, creasing, and surface cracking to the leather; dry and brittle top strap with stretched holes; verdigris on rivets; edge and corner wear; interior is heavily soiled; small seam split/tear near the top flap by the zipper; hardware shows oxidation. Authentic US military leather field/dispatch satchel from 1938. Stamped markings on back: US / J. / 1938 / J. = Jeffersonville Quartermaster Depot; J. Pebble-grain brown leather with dual front buckle straps and zippered top flap. Multiple compartments and snap closures inside; brass hardware and rivets. Material: Genuine leather; Color: Dark brown. Faint additional maker stamp on corner appears to read LENTZ (partially legible). Era: Pre-WWII (dated 1938); Made in USA.
US Navy WW1 Era Rare Sweet Heart Apron from USS Frederick. The waist band is a sailor’s hat tally for the USS Frederick (true to period). The Navy eagles on the rates match the period (raised embroidery with eagle head pointing up over wing). This apron was beautifully hand stitched from sailor’s scarves and it is a unique and rare piece of history. The USS Frederick was originally commissioned as the USS Maryland in 1905 as an Armored Cruiser (ACR-8). As well, it had the honor of transporting the US Olympic team to Belgium in 1920. There is some minor “mothing” holes in apron but it is in overall excellent condition. I describe and represent all items to the best of my ability, please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have questions or need further information.
Ultra Rare 21st Airship Group FIRST PATTERN DI DUI Massaro 21A1. Three variations exist of this DI, but this is the first and was NOT adopted by the Group. Very, very few of these have survived, as only a small number of the initial batch were ever made. Type 21A1 was probably rejected by the Group because the fimbriation of the fess was too wide. Type 21A2, the approved type, was worn into the early 1930’s but was replaced with 21A3, the entire coat. Of arms and considerably brighter DI. A sample of this type was never approved. Type 21A2 (same but narrow silver cross bars) are occasionally seen and 21A3 (different design) are common. In my 30 years of collecting DI’s I have seen maybe three or four of these. See photos and message and questions.
This product is a rare WW1 era snuff/cigarette box made of copper and brass featuring a dimpled design. It is in the shape of a a U. Naval Gunboat and is a unique piece of militaria collectible. The box is an original period item from the United States, making it a valuable addition to any collection focused on military history from the early 20th century. Measures 7.5″ x 2.5″ x 2.
The Vintage 1925 United States Military Academy West Point The Howitzer Year Book is an original period item with a militaria theme, focusing on the history and activities of the United States Military Academy at West Point. This collectible publication from 1925 provides a unique glimpse into the military academy’s traditions, training, and events during that time period, making it a valuable piece for collectors interested in military history and memorabilia. Book is in excellent shape. One page has come separate from the binding and there is some light foxing. There is some normal shelf wear to the cover. Please see photos for condition.
